Google Maps will soon allows users to book an Ola ride in India

If the user has the app of Ola and Uber installed, they will also be able to see fare estimates and pick up time and if a car is available near themETtech | Updated: March 17, 2016, 08:35 IST

Google Maps will soon show fares and riding options from taxi aggregator Ola through a dedicated ride services tab on their mobile app.

"When you search for directions using the latest version of Google Maps on your mobile, we'll show you a dedicated tab with information for cab services... you'll be able to compare all your commuting options right from within the Google Maps app," Google said in a blogpost.

It had earlier partnered Uber for a similar integration in May 2014 and had extended it to India in February last year, allowing riders to compare Uber rides with other transit options and walking directions, provided they have already installed Uber app on their phones.

"Uber users will be able to choose from uberGO and uberX services, while Ola customers can choose from Ola Mini, Ola Micro and Ola Sedan options," Google said.

If the user has the Uber or Ola app installed, they can tap on the respective service on the Google Maps app to request the ride with one tap. Google said they will begin rolling out the new ride service tab to Android users over the next few days and will be rolling out "soon on iOS".